BERKELEY'S NEWS • NOVEMBER 18, 2023
CEQA
Earth to Berkeley
NOVEMBER 02, 2023
The sticky legality of conservation in California
Conservation is an ambiguous and sticky topic, and CEQA assures that the general public will get to have their say on what it means to them. As a student of UC Berkeley what does conservation mean to you?
Earth to Berkeley
NOVEMBER 02, 2023
The sticky legality of conservation in California
Conservation is an ambiguous and sticky topic, and CEQA assures that the general public will get to have their say on what it means to them. As a student of UC Berkeley what does conservation mean to you?
City
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
City council at standstill over ADU regulations, Councilmember Harrison could decide its fate
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Berkeley City Council arrived at a standstill regarding regulations for the longstanding efforts to build accessory dwelling units.
City
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
City council at standstill over ADU regulations, Councilmember Harrison could decide its fate
During Tuesday’s meeting, the Berkeley City Council arrived at a standstill regarding regulations for the longstanding efforts to build accessory dwelling units.
State
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
AB 1633 seeks to reduce delays in urban housing developments
To prevent delays in building urban housing, Assembly Bill 1633, or AB 1633, would strengthen the ability of a project to progress upon completion of an Environmental Impact Review, or EIR, required by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.
State
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
AB 1633 seeks to reduce delays in urban housing developments
To prevent delays in building urban housing, Assembly Bill 1633, or AB 1633, would strengthen the ability of a project to progress upon completion of an Environmental Impact Review, or EIR, required by the California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA.
State
AUGUST 30, 2023
'Stoked in our rage’: Legislation could permit development of People’s Park
The California State Assembly has given final approval to AB 1307, which is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk and will take effect immediately if signed, permitting the contentious development of student housing on People’s Park.
State
AUGUST 30, 2023
'Stoked in our rage’: Legislation could permit development of People’s Park
The California State Assembly has given final approval to AB 1307, which is now headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk and will take effect immediately if signed, permitting the contentious development of student housing on People’s Park.
City
AUGUST 15, 2023
People’s Park development may continue with state bill despite upcoming state Supreme Court case
California lawmakers are attempting to bypass ongoing litigation in the state Supreme Court to directly approve UC Berkeley’s student housing plan on People’s Park.
City
AUGUST 15, 2023
People’s Park development may continue with state bill despite upcoming state Supreme Court case
California lawmakers are attempting to bypass ongoing litigation in the state Supreme Court to directly approve UC Berkeley’s student housing plan on People’s Park.
Transit
MAY 31, 2023
City of Berkeley receives $5.1 million to develop pier, ferry project
The city of Berkeley secured a $5.1 million fund from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, or ACTC, for the Berkeley Pier with Ferry Access Project last Thursday, according to a press release from Berkeley city Councilmember Rigel Robinson.
Transit
MAY 31, 2023
City of Berkeley receives $5.1 million to develop pier, ferry project
The city of Berkeley secured a $5.1 million fund from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, or ACTC, for the Berkeley Pier with Ferry Access Project last Thursday, according to a press release from Berkeley city Councilmember Rigel Robinson.
Housing
MAY 17, 2023
Developer pulls out of People’s Park supportive housing
Resources for Community Development, or RCD, the developer of the supportive housing at People’s Park, has pulled out of the project, according to an RCD statement.
Housing
MAY 17, 2023
Developer pulls out of People’s Park supportive housing
Resources for Community Development, or RCD, the developer of the supportive housing at People’s Park, has pulled out of the project, according to an RCD statement.
Housing
MAY 02, 2023
Zoning Adjustments Board approves Willard Park community center development
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.
Housing
MAY 02, 2023
Zoning Adjustments Board approves Willard Park community center development
The Berkeley Zoning Adjustment Board, or ZAB, approved use permits Thursday to replace the existing clubhouse and restroom at Willard Park with a new 3,301 square foot community center and bathroom.
City
APRIL 02, 2023
Berkeley City Council discusses urgency item related to People's Park
Tensions rose over debates between councilmembers and attendees at a Berkeley city council meeting Tuesday, held in response to an urgency item proposed by Mayor Jesse Arreguin regarding ongoing university efforts to build on People’s Park.
City
APRIL 02, 2023
Berkeley City Council discusses urgency item related to People's Park
Tensions rose over debates between councilmembers and attendees at a Berkeley city council meeting Tuesday, held in response to an urgency item proposed by Mayor Jesse Arreguin regarding ongoing university efforts to build on People’s Park.
Housing
MARCH 19, 2023
AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments
Amid a statewide student housing crisis, California assemblymember Eduardo Garcia introduced AB 1630, which would streamline private student housing developments within 1,000 feet of California college campuses.
Housing
MARCH 19, 2023
AB 1630 would streamline private student housing developments
Amid a statewide student housing crisis, California assemblymember Eduardo Garcia introduced AB 1630, which would streamline private student housing developments within 1,000 feet of California college campuses.
